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Times of Oman
01-03-2025
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Muslims across the world to begin Ramadan on Saturday
Muslims around the world are set to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, set to begin on Saturday. Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries, as well as other countries, will start the month on Saturday. "The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Saturday, is the first day of the month of (Ramadan)," the official Saudi Press Agency announced. Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, the Palestinian territories, Sudan and Tunisia will also begin the daytime fast on Saturday. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, will also begin celebrations on Saturday. Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar announced Friday that Ramadan will begin on Saturday after the sighting of the crescent moon was confirmed by Islamic astronomy observers in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh. However, Iran declared Sunday the first day of Ramadan. Morocco, which has a Sunni Muslim population, will be the only country to start observing the daytime fast on Sunday, its Islamic Affairs Ministry said. Ramadan and Lent share fasting, other similarities How is Ramadan celebrated? During Ramadan, believers are encouraged to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking during daylight hours. Donating to the poor is also encouraged. Muslims are also encouraged to not engage in gossip, fighting or cursing during the month. People often buy new clothes and shop for sweets to prepare. Feasts are prepared for pre-dawn and post-sundown meals, known as "iftar." Each country and region also has its own different ways of marking the festival. In Indonesia, parades and cleaning graves are also a part of the festival. The fasting is supposed to remind believers of the suffering of the poor and bring them closer to God.
Morocco World
28-02-2025
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UAE Announces March 1 as Start of Ramadan 2025
Rabat – The UAE has officially set Saturday, March 1 as the first day of Ramadan after the country's Islamic Affairs Ministry confirmed the crescent moon sighting. Emirates News Agency made the announcement aligning the UAE with Saudi Arabia, and several other countries that have also declared the start of the holy month on the same date. Ramadan is extremely important for Muslims as it is a period of fasting, prayer, and personal improvement. Muslims refrain from eating, drinking water, or smoking from dawn till dusk, using the hours to intensify their devotion, faith, and focus on charity and acts of kindness. Families gather for suhoor (the pre-fasting meal) before the first light of day, ensuring they have the energy to sustain the fast until iftar at sunset. Non-Muslims in the UAE are to show respect for fasting in public. Restaurants and cafes adjust their opening times, and workplaces opt to minimize working hours to accommodate those fasting through Ramadan. As the sun sets, communities come together for iftar and break their fast with dates, milk, and water before sharing a variety of traditional dishes. Notably, the hour is marked by the firing of antique cannons, a tradition that has been an integral part of Ramadan in the UAE and the Arab region for generations. Mosques are packed with worshippers for Maghrib prayers, followed by Taraweeh, special prayers that are performed exclusively during Ramadan. Many households and associations prepare meals for those in need to ensure a prevailing generosity spirit that reaches all. Markets and streets take on a festive atmosphere, with lanterns and decorations adding to the sense of unity and renewal that Ramadan brings each year. Tags: ramadanramadan 2025UAEUAE ramadan
